Founding Robotics Engineer
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Founding Robotics Engineer

Reference: MT26061
Location
Austin, TX, USA
Salary
Up to $190k
Contract Type
Permanent
Work Arrangement
In-Office (Full-Time)
Skill Requirements

    The Opportunity

    Join a venture-backed defense technology startup building the next generation of autonomous UAV systems for mission-critical applications. As a Founding Robotics Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping our technology, engineering culture, and product roadmap from the ground up.

    This is a hands-on role focused on developing and deploying autonomous flight capabilities, building high-fidelity simulation environments, and pushing the limits of UAV performance.

     

    What You'll Do

    • Develop and customize PX4-based flight systems.
    • Build and maintain simulation environments for rapid testing and validation.
    • Design, test, and deploy autonomy capabilities on real-world UAV platforms.
    • Work directly with leadership to define technical direction and architecture.

     

    What We're Looking For

    • Join a venture-backed defense technology startup building the next generation of autonomous
    • Deep experience with PX4 (required).
    • Strong background in UAV simulation (Gazebo, AirSim, SITL/HITL, or similar).
    • Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
    • Passion for building complex robotic systems in a fast-moving environment.

     

    Why Join

    • Founding-level ownership and impact.
    • Work on cutting-edge autonomy and defense technology.
    • Help build a company and product from day one.
    • Competitive compensation and meaningful equity.

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